Civil Setting Out Engineer

NRL Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Setting Out Engineer for a major nuclear infrastructure project in Cumbria on an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on accurate setting out, survey control, and interpretation of design drawings on a highly regulated site.

Responsibilities include operating total stations and GPS/GNSS, maintaining survey records, and ensuring QA compliance. Applicants should have civil engineering/surveying qualifications and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven setting out experience on major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with total stations and GPS/GNSS.
• Strong knowledge of drawings and technical specifications.
• Site safety and QA procedures knowledge.
• Qualifications in civil engineering, surveying, or setting out.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for civil works including foundations and drainage.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks.
• Interpret drawings and technical specifications to guide works.
• Perform topographical and as-built surveys and dimensional checks.
• Operate surveying equipment such as total stations and GPS/GNSS.
• Verify setting out against design drawings and manage discrepancies.
• Collaborate with site managers and subcontractors to deliver works.
• Maintain survey records, setting out data and QA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs and engineering standards.
• Support quality inspections and resolve on-site technical issues.
• Adhere to health, safety and nuclear-specific requirements.
• Report deviations from design, tolerances or specs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Civil engineering / surveying degree or setting out qualifications

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Levelling equipment

Job description

Rate: Up to £400 per day (expenses included subject T&C)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Setting Out Engineer to join a major nuclear infrastructure project in Cumbria on an initial 12-month + contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled setting out professional with a strong background in civil engineering and site-based construction to contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure works within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works, including foundations, concrete structures, drainage, earthworks, roads and associated infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain site control points, benchmarks and survey control networks.
• Interpret engineering drawings (red line), construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Undertake topographical surveys, as-built surveys and dimensional checks.
• Operate surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels and other relevant instrumentation.
• Verify setting out information against approved design drawings and identify discrepancies before works commence.
• Work closely with site managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to support the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities.
• Maintain accurate survey records, setting out data, as-built information and quality documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with project quality assurance procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and relevant engineering standards.
• Support quality inspections and assist with resolving technical issues on site.
• Work in accordance with site health, safety, environmental and nuclear-specific requirements.
• Identify and report any deviations from design, specification or agreed tolerances.
• Proven experience working as a Civil Setting Out Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrable experience using total stations, GPS/GNSS and levelling equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate design information into accurate site setting out.
• Experience producing survey records, as-built information and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and compliance in a site-based environment.
• Relevant civil engineering, surveying or setting out qualifications.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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